Venable sam sam venable (176 resultados)

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Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Two years after Sam Venable became the outdoor editor for the Knoxville News-Sentinel, he began receiving photographs of fish marked with only a phone number and the mysterious words ?top-water Hubbard.? Curious, Venable called the number and reached Ray Hubbard, a lay preacher, sewing machine repairman, and top-notch bass fisherman. Thus began an extraordinary twenty-seven-year friendship between two men who had little in common but a serious love of fishing and the outdoors.Venable wrote a story about Hubbard for the newspaper and began joining him for more fishing trips. Armed with unusual homemade lures and a friendly smile, Hubbard taught Venable the art of buzzbaiting, the joys of fishing pungent ?slop holes,? and the secrets of a bass-catching technique Hubbard called ?mesmerizing.? Soon the two men were subjecting one another to practical jokes and merciless teasing, but according to Venable, attempting to best his buddy was ?like trying to argue with the captain of an international championship debating team.? They also developed an intricate verbal shorthand for the launch ramps, restaurants, and fishing spots they encountered. Venable soon discovered that the upstanding reverend was not averse to telling an occasional white lie, especially if it protected a prized location or coveted angling secret.Over the years, the size of their catches ceased to matter. Hubbard, a straitlaced country preacher, and Venable, a veteran journalist fluent in the language of the newsroom, simply enjoyed each other?s company, overcoming differences in age, educational background, and vocational calling. (It was Hubbard who continually suggested that Venable  say ?rock-elephant? in place of saltier expressions.) What they experienced together, Venable believes, was best understood by Henry David Thoreau, who observed that ?many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after.?The Author: Sam Venable is an award-winning columnist for the Knoxville News-Sentinel and a contributor to such publications as Outdoor Life, Sports Afield, and Waterfowler?s World. His books include Mountain Hands: A Portrait of Southern Appalachia and From Ridgetops to Riverbottoms: Celebrating the Outdoor Life in Tennessee.…

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Paperback. Condición: Very Good. From Ridgetops to Riverbottoms takes the reader on a journey down the many winding roads of the outdoor experience in Tennessee. Such a journey requires a seasoned guide, and there can be no better one than journalist Sam Venable, who has written about the woods and waters of his native state for the past twenty-five years. For Venable, the outdoor world is meant to be enjoyed. Whether he is casting popping bugs to bluegills during the frenzy of a willow fly hatch, lying motionless on his back in muddy corn stubble as mallards warily circle his decoys, savoring the sounds and scents of a moonlit summer night when smallmouth bass are on the prowl, or issuing plaintive love calls to an amorous wild turkey gobbler, the author's fascination with outdoor recreation never diminishes. And, as the reader quickly finds, this fascination is contagious. Along with the lightheartedness and rich humor in these pages, there is an unmistakable love of the land and a deep concern for the endangered bond between nature and humankind. Like the trout in the stream or the deer in the forest, Venable suggests, we are as much a product of the land as any living creature. And what affects one - for better or worse - ultimately affects all.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Sam Venable is one of America?s seventy-six million Baby Boomers who are turning into their parents. He can?t quite see without his reading glasses, he thinks the music kids listen to these days is nothing but a loud racket, and his belt is mysteriously creeping up higher and higher on his chest. The way Venable figures it, he?s roaring along the road (at about twenty-seven miles per hour, the average speed for someone his age) to Codgerville. You Gotta Laugh to Keep From Cryin? highlights the observations and lifestyle changes (and a few other things he can?t quite seem to remember at the moment) that Venable has made along the way.From the day his wife discovers his first ear hair, Venable begins to recognize the signs of old age. Though he had reconciled himself to daily fiber and a distinguished head of gray, he is one step further to an insatiable desire for cafeteria food and permanently leaving his car?s right turn signal flashing.The news isn?t all bad, though. To his surprise, Venable discovers that his new appearance and habits have qualified him for the senior discount on breakfast at his favorite restaurant. After reading about a scientific study concluding that men?s brains shrink faster than women?s in the normal aging process, Venable has a new source of excuses to explain to his wife why he is missing important dates, times, places, and appointments.As an official CIT (Codger In Training), Venable delights in other newfound freedoms. He can stand in a fast-food line and stare at the menu for a full two minutes without saying a word (besides, he can?t hear the people behind him grumbling). He can drive as slowly as he likes and has perfected the art of maintaining a death grip on the steering wheel of his car. And he really doesn?t have to listen to anyone anymore; he can merely turn their way from time to time and mumble, ?Huh??From the swinging doors whose ?Push/Pull? directions elude him to the high-tech mysteries of ATMs designed to baffle the elderly, Sam Venable?s rollicking view of life after fifty will leave readers laughing and happy to be a member of the AARP set. The Author: Sam Venable, recognized for his humor writing in 2000, 2001, and 2002 by the Tennessee Press Association, is a columnist for the Knoxville News-Sentinel. He is the author of a number of books, including Rock-Elephant: A Story of Friendship and Fishing and Mountain Hands: A Portrait of Southern Appalachia. He lives in Knoxville, Tennessee.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. Sam Venable is one of America?s seventy-six million Baby Boomers who are turning into their parents. He can?t quite see without his reading glasses, he thinks the music kids listen to these days is nothing but a loud racket, and his belt is mysteriously creeping up higher and higher on his chest. The way Venable figures it, he?s roaring along the road (at about twenty-seven miles per hour, the average speed for someone his age) to Codgerville. You Gotta Laugh to Keep From Cryin? highlights the observations and lifestyle changes (and a few other things he can?t quite seem to remember at the moment) that Venable has made along the way.From the day his wife discovers his first ear hair, Venable begins to recognize the signs of old age. Though he had reconciled himself to daily fiber and a distinguished head of gray, he is one step further to an insatiable desire for cafeteria food and permanently leaving his car?s right turn signal flashing.The news isn?t all bad, though. To his surprise, Venable discovers that his new appearance and habits have qualified him for the senior discount on breakfast at his favorite restaurant. After reading about a scientific study concluding that men?s brains shrink faster than women?s in the normal aging process, Venable has a new source of excuses to explain to his wife why he is missing important dates, times, places, and appointments.As an official CIT (Codger In Training), Venable delights in other newfound freedoms. He can stand in a fast-food line and stare at the menu for a full two minutes without saying a word (besides, he can?t hear the people behind him grumbling). He can drive as slowly as he likes and has perfected the art of maintaining a death grip on the steering wheel of his car. And he really doesn?t have to listen to anyone anymore; he can merely turn their way from time to time and mumble, ?Huh??From the swinging doors whose ?Push/Pull? directions elude him to the high-tech mysteries of ATMs designed to baffle the elderly, Sam Venable?s rollicking view of life after fifty will leave readers laughing and happy to be a member of the AARP set. The Author: Sam Venable, recognized for his humor writing in 2000, 2001, and 2002 by the Tennessee Press Association, is a columnist for the Knoxville News-Sentinel. He is the author of a number of books, including Rock-Elephant: A Story of Friendship and Fishing and Mountain Hands: A Portrait of Southern Appalachia. He lives in Knoxville, Tennessee.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. First Edition. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Soft cover. Condición: Good. 4th Edition. 132 numbered pages; appears to be signed by author; slightly cocked spine; light wear to corners and edges of cover; minor bending to book; a couple minor creases to cover; a few minor dings to cover; weighs 8 ounces; measures 8.7 by 5.8 by .44 inches; 102124; Despite his alleged inability to enjoy a meaningful relationship with Mother Nature, Sam Venable is, indeed, an outdoor enthusiast. He is at home in trout streams and duck blinds, bass boats and deer stands. This collection of some of his best outdoor columns from the Knoxville News-Sentinel includes stories in Sam s unique style about fishing, hunting, and just enjoying the outdoors. …

Soft cover. Condición: Fair. 1st Edition. 132 numbered pages; minor tan to text; a number of minor marks to edges of closed pages; light to medium wear to corners and edges of sky blue and blue softcover; slightly cocked spine; 1/4 inch cut to front cover; several minor scratches/ minor dings to cover; weighs 8 ounces; measures 9 by 6 by .44 inches; 032123; Despite his alleged inability to enjoy a meaningful relationship with Mother Nature, Sam Venable is, indeed, an outdoor enthusiast. He is at home in trout streams and duck blinds, bass boats and deer stands. He has traveled from Alaska to the Bahamas, but he is most comfortable in the fields and forests of his native East Tennessee.…

Soft cover. Condición: Good. 181 numbered pages; a number of minor marks to edges of closed pages; light wear to corners, edges, and spine of cover; spine crease; minor crease to cover; a few minor scratches/ dings/ minor marks to cover; weighs 12 ounces; measures 9 by 6 by .6 inches; 042216.

Soft cover. Condición: Good. 1st Edition. 233 numbered pages; inscription on first free page; slightly cocked spine; some minor marks to edges of closed pages; light wear to corners and edges of cover; minor curl to cover; minor crease to cover; a few minor dings to cover; weighs 13.8 ounces; measures 8.9 by 5.9 by .7 inches; 070425; From the day his wife discovers his first ear hair, Venable begins to recognize the signs of old age. Though he had reconciled himself to daily fiber and a distinguished head of gray, he is one step further to an insatiable desire for cafeteria food and permanently leaving his car's right turn signal flashing. …

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. 213 numbered pages; appears to be signed by author; just traces of shelf wear to cover; weighs 12 ounces; measures 8.7 by 5.8 by .6 inches; first listed 10/14/13; author is long-time columnist for the Knoxville News-Sentinel.

Paperback. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Paperback. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Paperback. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Tennessee humorist Sam Venable has been tickling funny bones in print for more than twenty-five years. Someday I May Find Honest Work is a collection of 125 of his columns, many of which originally appeared in the Knoxville News Sentinel. In these warm and witty pieces, Venable pokes good-natured fun at everything.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Two years after Sam Venable became the outdoor editor for the Knoxville News-Sentinel, he began receiving photographs of fish marked with only a phone number and the mysterious words ?top-water Hubbard.? Curious, Venable called the number and reached Ray Hubbard, a lay preacher, sewing machine repairman, and top-notch bass fisherman. Thus began an extraordinary twenty-seven-year friendship between two men who had little in common but a serious love of fishing and the outdoors.Venable wrote a story about Hubbard for the newspaper and began joining him for more fishing trips. Armed with unusual homemade lures and a friendly smile, Hubbard taught Venable the art of buzzbaiting, the joys of fishing pungent ?slop holes,? and the secrets of a bass-catching technique Hubbard called ?mesmerizing.? Soon the two men were subjecting one another to practical jokes and merciless teasing, but according to Venable, attempting to best his buddy was ?like trying to argue with the captain of an international championship debating team.? They also developed an intricate verbal shorthand for the launch ramps, restaurants, and fishing spots they encountered. Venable soon discovered that the upstanding reverend was not averse to telling an occasional white lie, especially if it protected a prized location or coveted angling secret.Over the years, the size of their catches ceased to matter. Hubbard, a straitlaced country preacher, and Venable, a veteran journalist fluent in the language of the newsroom, simply enjoyed each other?s company, overcoming differences in age, educational background, and vocational calling. (It was Hubbard who continually suggested that Venable  say ?rock-elephant? in place of saltier expressions.) What they experienced together, Venable believes, was best understood by Henry David Thoreau, who observed that ?many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after.?The Author: Sam Venable is an award-winning columnist for the Knoxville News-Sentinel and a contributor to such publications as Outdoor Life, Sports Afield, and Waterfowler?s World. His books include Mountain Hands: A Portrait of Southern Appalachia and From Ridgetops to Riverbottoms: Celebrating the Outdoor Life in Tennessee.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. 1. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. 1. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.